Kinesio Taping Research Articles

Pain relief and functional improvement provided by extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis is better than corticosteroid injection and kinesio taping: A randomized trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the results of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), corticosteroid injection (CI), and kinesio taping (KT) in terms of pain and function in plantar fasciitis (PF). In this prospective study, 90 feet of 64 patients (11 males, 53 females; mean age: 38.3±10.4 years; range, 22 to 70 years) who presented with chronic PF between November 2021 and March 2022 were evaluated. The patients were randomized to three groups, with 30 feet in each group: the CI group, the ESWT group, and the KT group. Each group received only the respective treatment modalities assigned to their group. Pain assessment of the patients before the treatment and at six weeks, three months, and six months was evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and their functions were evaluated with the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. There was no statistical difference in the demographic data (age, body mass index, and VAS; all p>0.05). At six weeks, VAS was statistically significantly lower in the CI group compared to the other groups (p<0.001), but there was no difference in AOFAS between the groups (p=0.666). At three months, there was no statistical difference between the groups regarding VAS (p=0.311), while the AOFAS was higher in the ESWT group (p=0.006). At six months, VAS was lower (p<0.001) and AOFAS was higher (p=0.003) in the ESWT group. All three commonly used treatment modalities, ESWT, CI, and KT, are effective in reducing pain and increasing function in chronic PF. However, while CIs can be more effective in relieving pain in the early period, the most significant improvement at the end of the sixth month was achieved by ESWT.

Effectiveness of kinesiotape and sham kinesiotape application in children with cerebral palsy with dysphagia: A randomized controlled study.

This study aimed to investigate the short- and long-term effects of kinesiotaping (KT) on dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy (CP). One hundred one CP patients (59 males, 42 females; mean age: 49.3±18.8 years; range, 2 to 6 years) with dysphagia referred between October 2017 and January 2020 were enrolled in the randomized controlled study. Children who met the study criteria were randomly assigned to the kinesiotape group (n=54) or the sham group (n=47). Specific swallowing evaluations were performed on all patients before the therapy. The KT or sham application protocole combined with conventional rehabilitaion therapy was conducted for six weeks. Evaluation parameters were repeated at 6 and 18 weeks. The evaluated parameters were compared within and between groups. Drooling, weak tongue movement, chewing difficulty, coughing/choking and retching/vomiting during/after feeding, functional oral intake score, and meal time were found to be significantly improved at six weeks in the kinesiotape group compared to the sham group, and the clinical improvements were present at 18 weeks (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in any parameter in the sham group at 6 and 18 weeks compared to the pretreatment (p>0.05). The addition of KT to a home exercise program is an effective method for dysphagia in CP.

Lattice Transformation-Induced Retroreflective Structural Colors.

Retroreflective structural colors can usually be achieved based on interference combined with a total internal reflection mechanism or diffraction of a monolayer hexagonal two-dimensional (2D) colloidal array. Here, a novel retroreflective structural color was generated based on a hexagonal-parallelogram lattice transformation by stretching 3D photonic crystals with nonclosely packed long-range order. Compared to previous retroreflective colors, this new retroreflective color exhibits two unique off/on color switches: (1) a strain-dependent off/on color switch along the stretching direction and (2) a sample horizontal rotation angle-dependent off/on color switch under the fixed strain. These strain-responsive retroreflective colors are ideal candidates for visually sensing kinesio tapes' strain in practical applications and anticounterfeiting. This work reveals a new structural color regulation mechanism and will advance potential applications in anticounterfeiting, sensing, displays, etc.

Effects of elastic therapeutic taping on along-muscle fascicle local length changes: Magnetic resonance and diffusion tensor imaging based assessment

Elastic therapeutic taping is utilized for prevention and treatment of various neuromusculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries. Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular version of this practice. Despite being widely used to improve muscular function, an understanding of KT effects on muscular mechanics are lacking. Considering the continuity of the fascial system and its mechanical interaction with muscle fascicles intramuscularly, the aim was to test the following hypothesis: mechanical loading induced on the skin by KT leads to along-muscle fascicle local length changes and shear strains in the targeted muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based local tissue deformation analyses and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)-based fiber tracking analyzes were combined. Anatomical MRI and DTI were acquired for 5 healthy female volunteers in 3 conditions: (1) without tape, (2) following sham application, and (3) after KT application. Local length changes and shear strains were calculated using image registration between conditions (1–2) and (2–3). Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed to compare the two conditions. Data pooled from all subjects show that KT-imposed along-muscle fascicle lengthening (mean ± SD 0.026 ± 0.020), shortening (0.032 ± 0.027) and shearing (0.087 ± 0.049) occur and are significantly higher than those caused by sham application (0.012 ± 0.010; 0.013 ± 0.015; 0.029 ± 0.021, respectively) (p < 0.001). KT induced along-muscle fascicle length changes locally show heterogeneity. Our findings indicate that KT affects both along-muscle fascicle length changes and shear strains. This can be explained by KT imposed myofascial loads over the skin being transmitted via the fascial system, non-uniformly manipulating the mechanical equilibrium locally at different parts along the muscle fascicles.

Management Physiotherapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a peripheral neuropathy in which there is increased pressure around the median nerve which causes various symptoms such as tingling, wrist pain, paresthesia, and a burning sensation in the hands. Various factors have been speculated to contribute to the occurrence of CTS, including hereditary neuropathy, trauma to the forearm, repetitive motion work on the wrist, inflammation of the tendons, metabolic and endocrine diseases, malignancy to degenerative diseases. To reduce pain when the patient is at home, physiotherapists provide independent exercises that can be done at home with modified myofascial stretching. Kinesio tapping is an adjunctive treatment method that is suggested to be effective in regulating normal tissue function and supporting wound healing mechanisms. It has been found to be effective in muscle problems for pain relief by reducing pressure on pain receptors and supporting and protecting muscle tissue. Kinesio tapping is also known to be effective in the conservative treatment of CTS either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents. To determine the effect of exercise therapy and kinesio tapping given to CTS patients. This study uses a case study. measurement of pain using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), measurement of muscle strength using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), Goniometer to measure the Range of Joint Motion (ROM), Evaluation of Functional Ability with the Buston Questionaire Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (BQCTS) is a measuring tool to measure functional ability in CTS. After 3 physiotherapy interventions, results were obtained which showed a decrease in pain. Silent pain from 1 to 0, tenderness from 5 to 2, and motion pain from 6 to 2. For muscle strength, there was an increase in the wrist flexor muscle group from 3+ to 4. For the range of motion of the joints, there was no significant increase due to the time of intervention very limited. As well as found an increase in functional activity and a decrease in the degree of pain. Exercise therapy and Kinesio Taping are effective for reducing pain, increasing muscle strength, and increasing range of motion resulting in increased functional ability.

Effect of upper extremity kinesio tape application on hand function, wrist joint position and grip strength in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy

Abstract Although kinesio taping (KT) is frequently used in musculoskeletal disorders, there is not enough data on the effectiveness of holistic KT application on the upper extremity in spastic hemiparetic children. Our study aims to evaluate the effect of KT application on spasticity, range of motion, dexterity and hand grip strength in these patients. Twenty patients diagnosed with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy, aged 5-17 years, who were trained and treated in a private educational institution, were included in the study. Between November 2021 and January 2022, in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy for 12 weeks, KT was applied from the lateral epicondyle region to the end of the metacarpals, with 15-25% tension, to the dorsal face of the hand, with the taping direction facilitation technique (starting direction is the origin of the muscle). Spasticity, range of motion, dexterity and hand grip strength were evaluated as pre-test and post-test. It was determined that the mean score difference between the pre-test and post-test range of motion (ROM) shoulder abduction, ROM supination, ROM wrist flexion, ROM wrist extension and hand grip strength of the individuals was statistically significant (). It was determined that the individuals’ pre-test-post-test Jebsen hand function test (JHFT) Writing, JHFT card flipping, JHFT small objects, JHFT nutrition simulation, JHFT backgammon checkers stamps, JHFT large light objects, JHFT total score average difference was statistically significant (). These results indicate that KT application positively affects upper extremity functions in the rehabilitation of hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Longitudinal studies are recommended in patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.

Effect of Dynamic Taping versus Kinesiology Taping on Pain, Foot Function, Balance, and Foot Pressure in 3 Groups of Plantar Fasciitis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Study

Effect of Dynamic Taping versus Kinesiology Taping on Pain, Foot Function, Balance, and Foot Pressure in 3 Groups of Plantar Fasciitis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Study

Efficacy Of Kinesio Taping On The Functional Performance In Healthy Cricketers.

Efficacy Of Kinesio Taping On The Functional Performance In Healthy Cricketers.

Comparison of the effects of low-dye and kinesio taping in plantar fasciitis

Comparison of the effects of low-dye and kinesio taping in plantar fasciitis

HUBUNGAN BENTUK TELAPAK KAKI FLAT FEET DENGAN VO2 MAKS PADA ATLET PENCAK SILAT TINGKAT PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA BERDASARKAN LAMA LATIHAN

Flat feet can cause a reduction in the foot function resulting in fatigue when walking or running. This condition can result in a suboptimal intensity exercise required to improve VO2Max of Pencak Silat athletes. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the shape of foot and VO2Max based on training duration among Pencak Silat athletes at the provincial level of DKI Jakarta. The study used a cross-sectional design involving 46 athletes selected through a total sampling. The subject criteria for this study included athletes aged 17-24 years, healthy, and had no lower extremities problems. The study utilized footprint test and multistage fitness test instruments. The study found that 27 (58.7%) athletes had a normal foot shape, while 19 (41.3%) had flat feet. There were no differences in age, sex, body mass index, and training duration between the two groups of foot shape (p 0.05). The maximum VO2 value was 45.0 (7.2) ml/kg/min in athletes with normal foot shape and 40.1 (70.5) ml/kg/min in athletes with flat feet. The independent t-test revealed a significant difference in VO2Max between the two groups of foot shapes (p = 0.028). The increase of VO2Max was in line with the duration of exercise, but this increase was not significant in subjects with flat feet compared to those with normal foot shape. It concludes that flat feet are negatively associated with VO2Max of athletes. Pencak Silat athletes with flat feet must exert extra effort to enhance their VO2Max, such as interval training and kinesio taping. Further research is recommended to explore the impact of these efforts on improving VO2Max.

Effect of Kinesiotape Application on Knee Joint on Gait Kinematics in High Heels

Abstract: Today, millions of women wear high-heeled shoes daily, and although it has been suggested that the use of high-heeled (HH) shoes leads to an increased incidence of osteoarthritis, back pain, and deterioration of posture. The study aimed to investigate the kinetic and kinematic analysis in the lower extremities while walking on high-heeled shoes and compared kinesiotape application on knee joints with HH shoes. Methods: A three-dimensional quantitative gait evaluation was performed without tape and with wear HH shoes, with kinesio taping application on the knee. Twenty-four healthy females (age, 21.6 ± 0.7 years; height, 1.64 ± 4.2 cm; body mass, 57 ± 3.9 kg) participated in the study. Spatiotemporal parameters cadence and walking speed were significantly different among the trials. Results: Knee and hip joint sagittal plane range of motion were different with kinesin taping applications While knee joint total excursion (ROM) was 57,5±8.7 degrees with HH shoes, it was decreased to 54.05±5.8 tape application walking HH shoes. Knee external flexion moment during the early stance phase decreased significantly in kinesin taping with HH shoes. Conclusion: These findings showed that Kinesio taping application on quadriceps femoris muscles affected the stance phase of the gait cycle and reduced knee joint flexion degree and knee flexion moments while walking with HH shoes. Tape application may be an option to reduce the negative effect of wearing high-heeled shoes on the knee while walking, or to reduce knee pain, to provide support for knee deformities.

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti and Body Image Concerns among Postpartum Women

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti and Body Image Concerns among Postpartum Women

Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Postpartum Muscle Release: Cases of Lithuanian Women’s

Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Postpartum Muscle Release: Cases of Lithuanian Women’s

Effects of kinesio taping on static balance performance and muscle activity in children with developmental coordination disorder: a single-group pretest-posttest study.

To compare the effects of various kinesio tape applications on static balance and muscle activity in children with developmental coordination disorder. Methods: Four taping conditions were applied to 48 children with developmental coordination disorder: no taping, gastrocnemius taping, tibialis anterior taping; and peroneus longus taping. Postural sway and electromyographic data were assessed, with eyes closed (30 s), standing still in 2-leg stance, dominant-leg stance, and non-dominant-leg stance. Kinesio taping significantly reduced postural sway in both anteroposterior and mediolateral directions for dominant-leg stance and non-dominant-leg stance, but not 2-leg stance. During single-leg stances, anteroposterior sway was significantly lower for the gastrocnemius taping condition than for the no taping, tibialis anterior and peroneus longus taping conditions, and significantly lower in the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus taping conditions than in the no taping condition (gastrocnemius < tibialis anterior = peroneus longus < no taping). In addition, mediolateral sway was significantly lower in the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus taping conditions than in the no taping and gastrocnemius taping conditions, and significantly lower in the gastrocnemius taping condition than in the no taping condition (tibialis anterior = peroneus longus < gastrocnemius < no taping). Electromyographic data showed that muscle activity was significantly greater only for muscles where kinesio tape was applied. Various kinesio tape applications can differentially reduce postural sway and increase muscle activity during single-leg stances in children with developmental coordination disorder.

Increasing the efficiency of tasks assigned by representatives of Institutions of the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine using Kinesiological taping

According to the results of the analysis of scientific and methodical literature is established, that the topical issue of using modern techniques of applying adhesive kinesiology tape to individual biolinks of military personnel of various categories of institutions of the security and defense sector of Ukraine in order to increase the efficiency of their performance of assigned tasks – an insufficient number of scientific works are devoted to it. This emphasizes the relevance, timeliness and practical component of the chosen direction of scientific research.&#x0D; The main goal of the study is to develop a method of kinesiological taping of individual biolinks (body parts) of servicemen of institutions of the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine in order to increase the efficiency of their performance of assigned tasks (on the example of future officers in the system of special physical training). Research methods (at the theoretical level): idealizations, formalizations, axiomatic, historical and logical.&#x0D; As a result of theoretical research, we have developed a method of kinesiological taping of individual biolinks (body parts) of servicemen of the institutions of the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine in order to increase the efficiency of their performance of assigned tasks (on the example of future officers in the system of special physical training). Prospects for further research in the chosen direction of scientific intelligence include determining the effectiveness of the application of modern techniques of kinesiological taping in the system of special physical training of military personnel of institutions of the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine.

Kinesio Taping™ effects with different directions and tensions on the muscle activity of the rectus femoris of young adults with a muscle imbalance promoted by mechanical vibration: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundTherapeutic strategies such as improvement muscle activation are fundamental for clinical practice, especially for the quadriceps muscle. It is not yet clear in the literature whether Kinesio Taping (KT) can modify muscle activation. This study sought to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping™ (KT) with different directions and tensions on the muscle activity of the rectus femoris in young adults with a muscle imbalance promoted by mechanical vibration. Thirty-two subjects were allocated into two groups: group A, used taping origin to insertion and group B, used taping insertion to origin. In both groups the dominant limb received the taping while the non-dominant limb was used as a control. A continuous vibration (60 Hz) was conducted on the patella tendon for 20 min before the electromyography (EMG) evaluation. Mean and maximum EMG values of the rectus femoris were collected during three maximal isometric voluntary contractions performed in 5 s. Muscle activity was evaluated three times: prior to KT application, immediately after KT placement, and 24 h later. These evaluations were done with 0% (no tension), with 10% (paper off), and with 75–100% (total tension) on both groups. Significance level of p < 0.05 was used.ResultsCompared with no intervention, on group A, there were differences for mean and maximum EMG values 24-h post-application with 0%, 10%, and 75% of tension (p < 0.05). On group B, there were differences for maximum EMG values immediately and 24 h post-application with 0% and 75% of tension (p < 0.05). There were no differences between both groups (p > 0.05).ConclusionsKinesio Taping applied with different directions and tensions increased the muscle activity immediately and 24 h post-application of the rectus femoris of healthy individuals. The inhibition technique cannot decrease the muscle activity.

Effect of Tan Tui combined with kinesio taping on the posture control of patients with PFPS: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundPatellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic disease. Its early symptoms are mild and can be relieved by rest after the pain. If there is no effective rehabilitation, it may develop into patellofemoral arthritis. Physiotherapy and appropriate exercise intervention can improve PFPS and postural control during exercise. Tan Tui (TT) is an effective means to improve postural control. Whether combined kinesio taping (KT) can be used as an effective treatment for PFPS patients’ recovery has not yet been confirmed.Methods/designSeventy-two eligible patients with early-stage PFPS will be recruited and randomized into 4 groups: TT + KT group (n = 18), TT + KTp group (n = 18), KT group (n = 18), and CON group (n = 18). The TT + KT group was treated with TT combined with KT intervention; the TT + KTp group was treated with TT and KT placebo technical intervention; the KT group was treated with KT intervention alone; the CON group was treated with routine activities. All 4 groups received 30 min, three times a week, for a total of 6 weeks of intervention training. Measurements will be performed at baseline, mid-intervention (4 weeks), and post-intervention (6 weeks) with visual analog scale/score, (VAS), Knee joint Lysholm function score (Lysholm), UniPedal Stance Test (UST), Star Excursion Balance Test ( SEBT), Relative Peak Torque, (RPT), and Knee joint Position PercePtion (KJPP), to check the maintenance of the effect of any intervention.DiscussionFor the first time in this trial, the impact will be evaluated. If the results are the same as expected, they will provide evidence that TT combined with KT sticking intervention can promote the posture control of patients with early PFPS.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2100051166. Registered on 15 September 2021.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CORRECTION OF GERIATRIC STATUS OF ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH MOVEMENT CONSEQUENCES OF TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY USING PHYSICAL THERAPY

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the influence of the developed program of physical therapy on the parameters of the geriatric status of elderly patients with motor consequences of total knee arthroplasty in the long-term period after surgery. &#x0D; Material and methods. 80 elderly people were examined. The control group consisted of 24 people without joint endoprostheses with no signs of geriatric syndromes. The comparison group consisted of persons with a knee joint endoprosthesis and sarcopenia with low rehabilitation compliance with respect to rehabilitation intervention. Representatives of the main group with a knee joint replacement and sarcopenia were engaged in a physical therapy program using functional training on the Prosedos platform, therapeutic exercises, massage, kinesiology taping, nutrition correction, and patient education. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by the dynamics of the Senior Fitness Test, Tinetti-test (Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment), Geriatric Depression Scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. &#x0D; Results. The geriatric status of the examined patients was characterized by muscle weakness (statistically significant lag in parameters of physical status - coordination, static and dynamic balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, dexterity compared to their peers according to the Senior Fitness Test, Tinetti-test), high risk of falling, kinesiophobia and psycho-emotional depression, which increases the risk of loss of autonomy and death. The developed program of physical therapy revealed an improvement in the condition of the patients of the main group due to the influence on the links of the pathogenesis of geriatric syndromes due to the improvement of balance and gait parameters, reduction of the risk of falling and fear of movements, improvement of the psycho-emotional status in comparison with the initial indicators in all studied parameters (р&lt;0.05). The low rehabilitation compliance of patients in the comparison group, despite the awareness of the risks of poly morbidity, was associated with the lack of improvement in the condition after a similar observation period. &#x0D; Conclusions. Elderly patients with the consequences of total knee arthroplasty and signs of geriatric syndromes need to develop physical therapy programs that take into account and correct the specifics of each condition, which will increase the overall effectiveness of rehabilitation measures.

The Immediate Effects of Spiral Kinesio Taping on In-toeing Gait Pattern in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

The Immediate Effects of Spiral Kinesio Taping on In-toeing Gait Pattern in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Investigation of the instant effect of Kinesio Taping on the rectus femoris muscle on pain and functional disability in knee osteoarthritis patients

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the instant effect of kinesio taping applied to the rectus femoris muscle on pain and functional disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis Methods: Forty individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis were included in the study and were divided into two groups as Kinesio tape (KT) and placebo groups. Kinesio taping was applied to both rectus femoris of the participants for 30 minutes with the facilitation technique in the intervention group and without tension in the placebo group. We assessed participants for pain and functional disability Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: Demographic and clinical characteristics of the groups before these interventions were similar (p &gt; 0.05). WOMAC pain, WOMAC function and WOMAC total score improved significantly for the KT group between pre-post taping results (p&lt;0,05). There was no significant difference between the pre-post taping in WOMAC stiffness section (p&gt;0,05). Conclusion: It was concluded that KT applied bilaterally to the rectus femoris did not affect stiffness in patients with knee OA, but instantly improved pain and functional disability.